| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $230.52 | 7.831% | $248.572 | $248.57 | $248.55 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.42 | 5.388% | $118.4772 | $118.48 | $118.50 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.55 | 7.509% | $212.384 | $212.38 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.50 | 12.666% | $85.0628 | $85.06 | $85.05 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.29 | 5.746% | $196.9942 | $196.99 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.63 | 7.345% | $111.2416 | $111.24 | $111.25 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.31 | 11.486% | $235.5811 | $235.58 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,117.22 | $1,208.3129 | $1,208.30 | $1,208.35 | $1,208.40 | |